US Bridges

Usr 6 over Cuy. River & Rta

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · Detroit/Superior Bridge · Structure no. 1800930

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
2,656 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,094
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Usr 6 over Cuy. River & Rta is a steel arch - thru carrying Usr 6 over Cuy. River & Rta in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 108 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20,094 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,890 by 2035. The structure is 2,656 ft (809.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUsr 6
CrossesCuy. River & Rta
LocationDetroit/Superior Bridge
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.49193, -81.70619
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+12 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length2,656 ft (809.5 m)
Longest span591 ft (180.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,094 (2015)
Projected traffic27,890 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Usr 6 over Cuy. River & Rta built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Usr 6 over Cuy. River & Rta in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Usr 6 over Cuy. River & Rta carry?

About 20,094 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Usr 6 over Cuy. River & Rta?

The structure is 2,656 ft (809.5 m) long with a longest span of 591 ft (180.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Usr 6 over Cuy. River & Rta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.